S Z & P R Zedakah Fund
S Z & P R Zedakah Fund is a private foundation, based in Brooklyn, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $33K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $170K.
S Z & P R Zedakah Fund at a glance
In short: S Z & P R Zedakah Fund gave $170K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $24K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $170,000
- -18.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- +600.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $24,286
- -88.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $33,336
- -70.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (98% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who S Z & P R Zedakah Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Siach Yitzchok ($85K). Together the top 7 received $170K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 10 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How S Z & P R Zedakah Fund gives
- Giving fell 65% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $170K (2024) to $483K (2021). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $170K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Siach Yitzchok Far Rockaway, NY | see attached | $85,000 |
| Miscellaneous Section 501 C3 Charit NYC, NY | see attached | $39,900 |
| Yeshivas Mir Brooklyn, NY | see attached | $28,000 |
| Mesivta of Long Beach Long Beach, NY | see attached | $5,000 |
| Nesivos Chaim Brooklyn, NY | see attached | $5,000 |
| Refua Resources Brooklyn, NY | see attached | $3,600 |
| Kolel Amaerica Lakewood, NJ | see attached | $3,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $33,336 | $170,000 | $170,000 | $170,000 | 7 | $170,000 | — |
| 2023 | $111,843 | $207,000 | $209,350 | $208,500 | 1 | $208,500 | $5,566 |
| 2021 | $109,043 | $391,000 | $483,953 | $483,113 | 1 | — | $7,659 |
| 2020 | $201,996 | $325,000 | $327,000 | $327,000 | 1 | — | $9,959 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
S Z & P R Zedakah Fund is led by S. Gutfruend, Chairman since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
S. Gutfruend
Chairman
Trustee → Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
P. Gutfruend
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eliezer Gufreund
Director
Trustee → Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Avrohom Gutfreund
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about S Z & P R Zedakah Fund
How much does S Z & P R Zedakah Fund give each year?
S Z & P R Zedakah Fund gave $170K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $209K across 1 grant.
What is S Z & P R Zedakah Fund's typical grant size?
S Z & P R Zedakah Fund's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $24,286, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does S Z & P R Zedakah Fund give grants?
S Z & P R Zedakah Fund gives mostly in New York: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (3 grants).
Does S Z & P R Zedakah Fund give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on S Z & P R Zedakah Fund's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "See Attached" (7 grants).
Who are S Z & P R Zedakah Fund's largest grantees?
S Z & P R Zedakah Fund's largest 2024 grantees include Siach Yitzchok ($85,000), Miscellaneous Section 501 C3 Charit ($39,900) and Yeshivas Mir ($28,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 90% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is S Z & P R Zedakah Fund?
S Z & P R Zedakah Fund reported $33K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $170K.
What is S Z & P R Zedakah Fund's EIN?
S Z & P R Zedakah Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 11-3335250. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work S Z & P R Zedakah Fund funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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